SD Corn Comments
The long and cold winter has been tough for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. Listen to more in this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.
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Beet Stock Values
According to Acres & Shares, last week 88 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares traded through brokers at an average price $3,475 per share.
Farmers Urged to Check Grain in Storage
Farmers are being reminded to check grain in storage. Generally, cold temperatures are considered a benefit to storing grain over the winter months. However, the sun can sneak up on stored grain. "This time of the year, the solar energy…
Managing Calving During Difficult Conditions
The prolonged cold and snow are creating challenges for livestock producers this winter. In the heart of calving season, producers are making management decisions to keep their animals safe and comfortable. According to NDSU Extension veterinarian Gerald Stokka, high risk…
Seeking Action on Labeling Dispute
The Dairy Pride Act has been introduced in Congress, calling on the FDA to stop the mislabeling of non-dairy beverages as milk. National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga says the timing of this bill comes…
Understanding Market Volatility is Key
According to North Dakota Soybean Council Executive Director Stephanie Sinner, marketing is a timely topic given the current farm economy. Many farmers still have the 2018 crop in the bin and are thinking about how to move that crop. Sinner…
Pork Industry Seeks to Better Understand African Swine Fever
China’s pig herd declined 16.6 percent in February compared to one year ago, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China. That loss is attributed to African Swine Fever, a contagious virus that’s…
NDCGA Hires Executive Director
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association has hired its new executive director. Lisa Hochhalter is now a staff member for the North Dakota House agriculture committee and has been a law clerk for a Grand Forks legal firm. Hochhalter will…
Preparing for Spring Floods
Farmers and ranchers across the region are recovering from what South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards is calling a worst-case scenario. "We saw heavy rain on top of a greater-than-average snow pack last week, which was on…
ASF is Likely “A Bigger Problem”
The Swine Health Information Center in Ames, Iowa is closely watching the African Swine Fever reports from the Chinese government and people on the ground. Executive Director Paul Sundberg says ASF is likely a bigger problem than what’s being reported.…
